Monday, June 27, 2011

At 13th St. Winery: Jean-Pierre Colas, Stefano Pizzolo of Enoitalia, Wine Baroness, Wine Baron. Just tasted Ratafia.

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At 13th St. Winery: Jean-Pierre Colas, Stefano Pizzolo of Enoitalia, Wine Baroness, Wine Baron. Just tasted Ratafia.

Saturday, June 25, 2011

Sauvignon Blanc blind shoot out w our tasting panel: K Crawford (NZ) vs Viewpointe (ON). 87 pts for NZ, 88 pts for ON

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Sauvignon Blanc blind shoot out w our tasting panel: K Crawford (NZ) vs Viewpointe (ON). 87 pts for NZ, 88 pts for ON

Friday, June 24, 2011

Tasting Henry of Pelham Baco & Viewpointe Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah Rsv w Konrad Ejbich. Trading wine stories @winezone

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Tasting Henry of Pelham Baco & Viewpointe Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah Rsv w Konrad Ejbich. Trading wine stories @winezone

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

The mystery wine was indeed a Tempranillo. It's called Vizana fr Extremadura Spain. Notes ...

Vizana Tempranillo 2007: Ribera del Guadiano, Spain (in Extemadura). Blockbuster affordable tempranillo crianza.

A blockbuster red. Inky dark. Huge blackberry, minerality, cloves and spices, liqueur cherries, liquorice, dark cocoa and hint of vanilla with dusty undertones. Firm tannins, full body, long finish. A delightfully big red wine.

Vizana

Saturday, June 18, 2011

Can u guess the wine? I'm havin a blockbuster red. Ink dark, huge bkackberry, cocoa, currant, clove, spice, hint ...

Can u guess the wine? I'm havin a blockbuster red. Ink dark, huge bkackberry, cocoa, currant, clove, spice, hint o vanilla w dusty undertones.

Friday, June 17, 2011

Yes, Chef was just mentioning it. It was good. Worth a visit. RT @RhondaLawrie: @thewinebaron saw that place on a...

Yes, Chef was just mentioning it. It was good. Worth a visit. RT @RhondaLawrie: @thewinebaron saw that place on a restaurant makeover show...can't wait to hear how the experience was.

Agreed--> RT @sommclad: '07 Viewpointe High Pointe Syrah (LENS). Very tasty after 60 mins in glass. Rhone notes...

Agreed--> RT @sommclad: '07 Viewpointe High Pointe Syrah (LENS). Very tasty after 60 mins in glass. Rhone notes with the Ontario thumbprint. Nice.

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Thx for the tip, Simone. Yup, wines r 2 basic here! RT @scoucill_PR: @thewinebaron I bet it's terrible wine 2! U ...

Thx for the tip, Simone. Yup, wines r 2 basic here! RT @scoucill_PR: @thewinebaron I bet it's terrible wine 2! U should go 2 Dimi just round the corner. Better wine at least. Yorkville & reasonable? Never.

Friday, June 10, 2011

Viewpointe 2010 Pinot Grigio. Just out. More Alsace than ever, with toasty fruity tones of apricot, fresh ripe...

Viewpointe 2010 Pinot Grigio. Just out. More Alsace than ever, with toasty fruity tones of apricot, fresh ripe honeydew melon, smoky pear and a hint of apple on a crisp finish.

Saturday, June 4, 2011

Linguini w seas scallops, tiger shrimp, local fresh asparagus, sherry cream sauce drizzled with white truffel oil. Baroness says "best she's ever had." paired very well with Viewpointe Sauvignon Blanc.

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Linguini w seas scallops, tiger shrimp, local fresh asparagus, sherry cream sauce drizzled with white truffel oil. Baroness says "best she's ever had." paired very well with Viewpointe Sauvignon Blanc.

Chicken penne with snow peas at the Whistle Stop. Clara, Steve & Mamma delight us with a delicious meal & engaging conversation. Viewpointe Sauvignon Blanc pairs perfect.

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Chicken penne with snow peas at the Whistle Stop. Clara, Steve & Mamma delight us with a delicious meal & engaging conversation. Viewpointe Sauvignon Blanc pairs perfect.

Friday, June 3, 2011

Ca' De Riva Valpolicella Ripasso 2007. Comes across far more more mature & costly than it really is;

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a dark beauty that comes on strong with a robust bouquet & flavours of black cherry, spices, vanilla, dark chocolate & dried fruit. Additional nuances of smoke, leather & red fruit. Long lingering finish. I enjoyed it immensely after organic burgers, salad and asparagus. Great with the food, stellar as a sipper. A big affordable wine from Veneto. In your favourite LCBO.

Your palate IS hard working, young man! RT @zoltanszabo: Warsteiner refreshes my hard working palate @monkstable ...

Your palate IS hard working, young man! RT @zoltanszabo: Warsteiner refreshes my hard working palate @monkstable Mandy's reco, after a 50 + wines tasting, off to Muskoka later